μαθηματικά
mathimatiká/ˌmaθimatiˈka/
The Greek word for math is μαθηματικά (mathimatiká).
μαθηματικά is the short form of mathematics.
Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter plural noun and is almost always used with the definite article τα (the) when referring to the subject of study. When saying you are good 'at' math, you use the preposition σε combined with the article to form στα (σε + τα).
How do you pronounce it?
mathimatiká
Did you know?
- The Greek alphabet was used to create a numbering system where letters stood for values, meaning that for centuries, writing μαθηματικά and writing numbers were the exact same physical act.
- In Greek, the word μαθηματικά is conceptually linked to the word for 'disciple', as both share the root for learning. This means a student is literally a 'learner' of the same essence as 'math'.
- Ancient Greek used the word μαθηματικά to describe a broad range of 'learned' knowledge, which included astronomy and music alongside arithmetic.
Examples in context
- Είμαι καλός στα μαθηματικά.I'm good at math.This sentence shows how to express being good at μαθηματικά.Tatoeba #2365032 by mululatv, translation #944961 by CK
- Δεν μου αρέσουν πολύ τα μαθηματικά.I don't like math much.This sentence shows how to express a lack of interest in μαθηματικά.Tatoeba #3038886 by glavkos, translation #9311337 by Nylez
- Αυτός δεν είναι καλός στα μαθηματικά.He is no good at math.This sentence shows how to express that someone is not good at μαθηματικά.Tatoeba #3018695 by glavkos, translation #6157112 by amoeba
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their school subjects at a cafe.
- Κώστας KostasΣτα μαθηματικά είσαι πολύ καλή, Μαρία.Sta mathimatika eisai poly kali, Maria.You are very good at math, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΕυχαριστώ, αλλά τα μαθηματικά είναι δύσκολα.Efcharisto, alla ta mathimatika einai diskola.Thank you, but math is difficult.
- Κώστας KostasΕγώ δυσκολεύομαι πολύ στα μαθηματικά.Ego dyskoloumai poly sta mathimatika.I struggle a lot with math.
- Μαρία MariaΜην ανησυχείς, θα σε βοηθήσω εγώ.Min anisycheis, tha se voithiso ego.Don't worry, I will help you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry μαθηματικά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
